Pakistan, seven Muslim countries condemn Israel’s rejection of road map to end Gaza conflict

Pakistan, alongside seven other Muslim nations, has strongly condemned Israel's refusal to accept a roadmap aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates declared Israel's rejection of the plan a direct repudiation of collective efforts toward a just and lasting peace.

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Such rejection confirms that Israel now bears responsibility for obstructing the efforts to bring peace in Gaza and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory.

The ministers asserted that Israel's stance jeopardizes the comprehensive implementation of the plan, which they stated was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and accepted by Palestinian factions. They accused Israel of obstructing peace efforts in Gaza and the wider occupied Palestinian territory, holding it responsible for any negative consequences arising from its continued non-compliance.

The joint statement reaffirmed the road map's significance as a vital milestone for disarming militants, withdrawing Israeli forces, deploying an international stabilization force, transferring administrative authority, and reconstructing Gaza. The ministers underscored the importance of consistent and active engagement from the United States to ensure Israel adheres to its commitments and to prevent further obstruction.

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The road map, which has been accepted by the Palestinian factions, is the conclusion of extensive efforts exerted by the mediators... and constituted a vital milestone for the decommissioning of weapons concurrently with the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of the International Stabilisation Force, the transfer of the administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the reconstruction of Gaza as stipulated in the comprehensive plan.

They stressed that Israel bears direct and full responsibility for any deterioration of the situation on the ground or disruption to ending the war in Gaza resulting from its rejection, obstruction, or delay. The foreign ministers reiterated the urgent need for the comprehensive plan's full and immediate implementation to address the severe humanitarian situation, ensure security and stability, and facilitate reconstruction and recovery, ultimately advancing a just and lasting peace based on the Palestinian right to self-determination.

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They further stress that Israel bears direct and full responsibility for any consequences resulting from its continued rejection, obstruction, delay or non-compliance, including any resulting deterioration of the situation on the ground and disruption of ending the war in Gaza.